Windows 98 and NLB

[hongman]

Hi all

A (hopefully) straight forward question:

Is Windows 98 able to connect to a Virtual IP with Windows Server 2003 SBS NLB (Network Load Balancing) Cluster?

Looks like apprently it isnt, but I would really like to get it working for obviously reasons. I thought there maybe a patch or something?

Thanks...

[liam858]

When configuring a VPN load balancing cluster, you should not configure the dedicated IP address. On a VPN, only the cluster IP address should be present on each of the cluster hosts because clients running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 may be unable to connect to the cluster if the dedicated IP address is configured on the Network Load Balancing cluster hosts. If you omit this step, the cluster will converge and appear to be working properly, but the cluster host will not accept and handle cluster traffic.

Not sure if this link will help, but here you go: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...ing/nlbbp.mspx


Liam

[hongman]

Thanks Liam I will give it a go and see if it helps.Will find out at the weekend.

I hope the clients take my advice and upgrade to 2000!

[liam858]

I hope the clients take my advice and upgrade to 2000!

Yep, i would second that motion.


Liam